Care Homes in PL3
The PL3 postcode district has 19 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 638 beds, falling under Plymouth council. 2 homes are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 15 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in PL3
PL3 covers Peverell, Milehouse, and parts of central Plymouth — a predominantly residential district with above-average care quality and two Outstanding-rated homes. The 19 CQC-registered homes here provide 638 beds; Hartley Park Care Home (66 beds) holds Outstanding status and is the district's largest high-quality provider, specialising in dementia and nursing care. IOTA Care (3 beds) also holds Outstanding status, providing intensive specialist support for a very small cohort of complex-needs adults. Overall, 15 homes are rated Good, one is Requires Improvement, and none are Inadequate — giving PL3 an above-average quality profile for the Plymouth area. Plymouth City Council runs its own adult social care commissioning and operates different personal budget rates from Devon County Council, which covers the surrounding rural areas. The district offers strong provision for eating disorders, substance misuse, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities alongside standard dementia and residential care. Hartley Park's outstanding status and scale make it the primary local destination for families seeking nursing or dementia care with a strong quality track record. Derriford Hospital is PL3's main NHS referral hub, and most nursing homes in the district have established pathways with its discharge team. For families who require specialist physical disability support with nursing, PL3 has some of the strongest provision in the Plymouth area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the PL3 postcode area?
There are 19 CQC-registered care homes in PL3, offering a combined 638 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in PL3 have?
Of the 19 care homes in PL3: 2 homes are rated Outstanding; 15 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in PL3?
Hartley Park Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in PL3, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 66 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the PL3 postcode?
The PL3 postcode area falls under Plymouth. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in PL3?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Plymouth's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data